Gold dwarves are an unfallen race of dwarves with a repuation for haughtiness and pride. Gold dwarfs are of golden tanned skin. They take great pride in their race and are often aloof and suspicious of others, but for the most part they are forthright warriors and shrewd traders.

[Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting by Greenwood, Reynolds, Williams, and Heinsoo, published by Wizards of the Coast, page 11.]